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Thanh niên

/tʰajŋ̟˧˧ niən˧˧/
noun★Intermediate💡 young people

“Thanh niên cần phải nỗ lực học tập.”

Young people need to strive in their studies.

formal

People in the transitional stage between adolescence and full adulthood, typically aged 15-30.

Chương trình đào tạo dành cho thanh niên.

Training programs for young people.

Thanh niên Việt Nam ngày nay năng động và sáng tạo.

Young Vietnamese people today are dynamic and creative.

💡

Often used in social, educational, or political contexts to refer to the youth demographic.

Collocations

thanh niên xung phongvolunteer youth brigadethanh niên tình nguyệnvolunteer youthtổ chức thanh niênyouth organization

Synonyms

thế hệ trẻlứa tuổi thanh niêngiới trẻ

Antonyms

người giàngười cao tuổi

Related Phrases

thanh niên xung phongphrase
a historical term for youth volunteer groups during wartime

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Vietnamese culture, 'thanh niên' is often associated with energy, idealism, and social responsibility. It is a term frequently used in nationalistic or developmental contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

Do not use 'thanh niên' to refer to children (under 15) or adults over 30 unless in specific contexts like 'thanh niên trong ngành' (young professionals in the field).

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'thanh' (young, fresh) and 'niên' (year), literally meaning 'young years'. The term has been used in Vietnamese since the early 20th century to refer to the youth demographic.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal and semi-formal contexts, such as government policies, educational programs, and social discussions. Avoid using it to refer to children or older adults.

Word Breakdown

thanh
young, fresh
root
+
niên
year, age period
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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